Yes, it is a major product-based company. For businesses in niche areas, Infor is a world leader in business cloud software solutions. Infor Global Solution is a simplified ERP that is already configured to be industry-specific for rapid implementation on a platform with cloud security. It provides industry-specific enterprise software licensed for on-premises or cloud-based consumption. Infor creates full industrial suites in the cloud and effectively implements technology that prioritizes the user experience, makes use of data science, and seamlessly connects with current systems.
Quick Overview of Infor Company
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Jim Schaper |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
| CEO | Kevin Samuelson |
| Industry | Enterprise Software |
| Products & Services | ERP Solutions, CloudSuite Applications, Supply Chain Management, Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management Software |
| Parent Company | Koch Industries |
| Global Presence | Operates in 170+ countries |
| Employees | 17,000+ (approx.) |
| Official Website | www.infor.com |
Company History
The headquarters of the multinational company Infor are located in New York City. With 1,300 customers using its process manufacturing ERP software, Infor split off from Systems & Computer Technology Corp., a Pennsylvania-based company in Malvern, in June 2002 to become Agilisys. It grew through acquisitions backed by Golden Gate Capital and Summit Partners. After purchasing the German company Infor Business Solutions AG in 2004, Agilisys rebranded itself as Infor Global Solutions. Its headquarters were relocated from Alpharetta, Georgia, to New York in 2012.
Current Status
Infor is a global pioneer in corporate cloud software solutions for companies in niche areas. Infor is used by more than 65,000 companies globally to help them accomplish business-wide digital transformation and overcome market upheavals. As of 2016, Infor’s software has 58 million users in 200 countries and 90,000 corporate clients. Among these customers are Bausch & Lomb, EBSCO, Heineken, Legacy Health, Wyndham Hotels, Boskalis, Flextronics, Benetton Group, and Best Western International.
Future Outlook
Its main goals include expanding its global reach, strengthening its position in particular vertical sectors, and consistently improving its cloud products. In order to stay competitive in the market and serve a variety of industries, the company wants to grow through smart acquisitions and product development. It targets sectors like retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. To meet the unique operational requirements of these industries, it invests in solutions like Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Infor CloudSuite Healthcare.
